How does a cat change after being neutered?

How does a cat change after being neutered?

I have a two-year-old male cat that I had neutered two weeks ago. Since that time he has been eating and drinking fine. But, before he was neutered he was very very active and meowing all the time to get outside. (He is an indoor only cat.) Since he came home from the vet he has not been the same cat.

Why does my cat not eat for days?

Finicky kitties will go for days, if not weeks, without eating a bite. Stress or anxiety — some cats quit eating in response to environmental stressors such as moving to a new household or the introduction of a new pet or human into their lives.

Why do intact male cats fight with other cats?

Many intact male cats make challenging pets. They may be obsessed with getting outdoors to engage in trysts. They may be very territorial, and they may fight with other cats and develop abscesses or catch FIV/feine AIDS. They may spray urine to mark their territory.

How old do cats have to be to get dementia?

According to the ASPCA, feline cognitive dysfunction (FCD or cat dementia) affects more than 55 percent of cats aged 11 to 15 years old and more than 80 percent of cats aged 16 to 20.

I have a two-year-old male cat that I had neutered two weeks ago. Since that time he has been eating and drinking fine. But, before he was neutered he was very very active and meowing all the time to get outside. (He is an indoor only cat.) Since he came home from the vet he has not been the same cat.

What are the risks of neutering a young cat?

This includes sick and elderly cats. So for a healthy young cat the risk is very very small. Another (small) risk is post-op infection. If you keep a close eye on him and keep in contact with the vet that can be cured quickly. As denice said, neutering has a lot of benefits and the risk of complications is very low.

Can a cat die from being spayed or neutered?

I’ve done many researchs and found that a cat could die during or after being spayed/neutered. This does freak me out and makes me wonder if that could happen to mine. Please give me some more information about what could make a cat died after neutered and what to consider/prepare before getting neutered.

Is it worth it to neuter a male cat?

Believe me the neuter is worth that very minimal risk. An intact male does not make a good indoor companion, I would say that they couldn’t be lived with indoors after they reach full maturity. The only other complications would be infection and large bruising that takes time to resolve.